Emerging Talent Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Watford is seeking an Emerging Talent Manager to lead graduate and intern initiatives. This role involves shaping talent strategies, managing teams, and driving systemic improvements in early careers. Candidates should have strong experience in talent development, strategy, and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Immediate start preferred

Potential for extension or permanent role

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in emerging talent or graduate program leadership.
• Strong track record in strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Data-savvy with insights and analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for graduate and intern schemes.
• Manage a small team of professionals.
• Use data to shape decisions and measure success.

Skills

Strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Team management

Talent development

Job description

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Client:

Practicus

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Emerging Talent Manager

Remote - Ad hoc travel required to London

Initially 6 months (Inside IR35)

Urgent need!!

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Emerging Talent and Performance professional to lead a critical early careers agenda at a large, well-established organisation. The team is high-performing, and the graduate and intern programmes are highly visible and well-supported internally.

The Role

You’ll lead the strategy and execution of graduate, intern, and early careers initiatives across the business. This includes designing talent pathways, overseeing programme delivery, managing a small team, and driving long-term improvements in development, retention, and internal mobility. There is an immediate need to stabilise, align, and drive delivery; while also influencing longer-term strategy.

Key Focus Areas

• Owning the strategy and execution for graduate and intern schemes
• Managing and developing a small team of experienced professionals
• Partnering across Talent Acquisition, Learning, and the wider people function
• Using data to define outcomes, measure success, and shape decision-making
• Large Budget management
• Leading on rotations, performance milestones, and alumni engagement
• Enhancing talent attraction, experience, and retention

What You’ll Bring

• Senior-level experience in emerging talent, early careers, or graduate programme leadership
• Strong track record in strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
• Confident operating autonomously in complex, matrixed organisations
• Data-savvy with experience using insights to shape talent decisions
• Passion for early talent development, with a collaborative and energised approach
• Comfortable managing budgets and leading high-impact programmes

Additional Info

• Immediate start preferred
• Potential for extension or to go permanent, depending on fit and business needs

Interested?

If you’re passionate about emerging talent and ready to make an impact in a dynamic and visible role, get in touch today.